Florida New Business Filings — May 28, 2026
Thursday, May 28, 2026 · 2,717 new business registrations
Florida's business registration momentum accelerated on May 28, 2026, with 2,717 new filings representing a robust 21.7% increase from the previous day's 2,233 registrations. Miami solidified its position as the entrepreneurial epicenter with 278 filings, nearly double the second-place St. Petersburg's 152 filings. The overwhelming majority of registrations—93.2%—were Florida Limited Liability Companies, underscoring the LLC's continued appeal to business founders across the state.
Highlights
- New business filings surged 21.7% compared to May 27, marking a significant uptick in daily registration activity.
- Miami's 278 filings represent 10.2% of the state's total, with the top five cities accounting for 736 combined registrations (27% of all filings).
- Real estate and property-related businesses dominated keyword frequencies, with 'home' (51), 'property' (37), and 'properties' (25) appearing in business names—reflecting strong sector interest.
- Service-oriented industries led the filing categories, with home care, construction, and cleaning services appearing prominently in business naming conventions.
Filing Type Distribution
| Filing Type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Florida Limited Liability Company | 2,531 | 93.2% |
| Domestic Profit Corporation | 73 | 2.7% |
| Foreign Limited Liability Company | 64 | 2.4% |
| Foreign Profit Corporation | 30 | 1.1% |
| Domestic Non-Profit Corporation | 11 | 0.4% |
| DOMLP | 5 | 0.2% |
| AGENT | 1 | 0.0% |
| Trust | 1 | 0.0% |
| Foreign Registered Limited Liability Partnership | 1 | 0.0% |
Top Cities
| Rank | City | New Businesses |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | MIAMI | 278 |
| 2 | ST. PETERSBURG | 152 |
| 3 | ORLANDO | 140 |
| 4 | TAMPA | 98 |
| 5 | JACKSONVILLE | 68 |
| 6 | HIALEAH | 44 |
| 7 | BOCA RATON | 41 |
| 8 | CAPE CORAL | 41 |
| 9 | WEST PALM BEACH | 39 |
| 10 | HOLLYWOOD | 38 |
Top Industries
| Rank | Industry | Count |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Business | 58 |
Trends
May 28 demonstrated a sharp reversal from May 27's downward trend, with filings climbing 21.7% day-over-day to 2,717 registrations. This significant recovery suggests renewed entrepreneurial activity midweek, potentially indicating businesses planned filings for the latter part of the week. The acceleration marks a notable departure from the previous day's modest decline and suggests strong momentum heading into the final week of May.
Trending Business Name Keywords
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Florida cities led in new business registrations on May 28, 2026?
Miami dominated with 278 filings, followed by St. Petersburg (152), Orlando (140), Tampa (98), and Jacksonville (68). These five cities accounted for 736 of the day's 2,717 total filings.
What type of business entity was most commonly filed on May 28?
Florida Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) overwhelmingly led filings at 2,531 registrations, representing 93.2% of all May 28 filings. Domestic Profit Corporations came in a distant second with 73 filings (2.7%).
What business sectors showed the strongest filing activity?
Real estate and property-related businesses led keyword frequencies, with 'home' (51 mentions), 'property' (37), and 'care' (37) dominating business names. Construction (31), cleaning services (31), and transportation/logistics (27 and 26 respectively) also showed significant filing activity.